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Southern style squash casserole on a plate garnished with vegetable greenery
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Squash Casserole

Granny's simple squash casserole is a delicious side dish
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Casserole
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 6 Yellow Squash medium to large size sliced
  • 1 Vidalia Onion sliced
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 Sleeve Butter Crackers such as Ritz crumbled
  • 1 Eggs
  • 1 c Milk
  • 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tsp of olive oil. Add squash and onion and sauté until they begin to soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Use 1 tsp of butter to grease a casserole dish.
  • Next, layer half of the squash and onion into the casserole dish. Next, add a layer of cheese and then the rest of the squash and onion. Top with a final layer of cheese.
  • Next, mix one egg with milk and pour into the casserole.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of butter and add to the cracker crumbs and mix together. Top the casserole with the cracker crumbs.
  • Loosely cover with foil and put into your preheated oven.
  • Bake 30 to 45 minutes, remove foil halfway through cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g